Component Engineer

Kitron Group; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global projects

Professional development

Training courses

Job summary

Kitron in Chennai, India is seeking a Component Engineer to support component-related questions across production stages. You will verify BOM approvals and maintain component data in CIS and ERP, while handling PCNs and BOM revisions.

The role involves suggesting suitable replacements, coordinating tests if needed, and contributing to lifecycle analyses for BOMs within cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electronics or closely related field.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of electronic components.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Check and obtain customer approval for BOM.
• Maintain component data in CIS and ERP, cross-reference Kitron item numbers.
• Handle PCN and BOM revisions in ERP (ECO).
• Suggest replacements and coordinate tests if needed.
• Provide life cycle analysis for BOM and participate in projects.

Skills

Electronic components

Problem solving

Attention to detail

English communication

Education

B.Sc Electronics

Tools

CIS

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

About Kitron

Kitron is a leading Scandinavian Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) company, delivering improved flexibility, cost efficiency, and innovation power through the value chain. The company has operations in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Lithuania, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, India, China, Malaysia, and the United States. With 2500 highly skilled employees, Kitron manufactures and delivers anything from fully assembled electronic circuit boards to complete end - products for customers globally. Related technical services like prototyping, industrialisation, material analysing and test development are also key competencies offered by Kitron.

Location: Chennai

Deadline: 2026.10.23

Kitron is currently looking for a Component Engineer, based in Chennai, India. The person in this position will be responsible for assigned products by assisting customers on component issues in all production stages and being internal support for component-related questions within all Kitron Group sites.

Job Description

• Check, verify and acquire written approval from the customer for BOM (bill of material).
• Register and maintain component information in CIS (component information system) and ERP systems by following standard rules; create cross-references between the customer and Kitron item number; prepare a component list and upload it into ERP.
• Handle PCN (Product Change Notification).
• Handle BOM changes and revisions in the ERP system (ECO - engineering change order).
• Suggest replacements for currently used components and if required initiate the tests for alternatives.
• Convey life cycle analysis (LCA) for BOM.
• Participate in projects across the organization and perform other relevant tasks delegated by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electronics or a closely related field (12+3 years of education).
• Minimum 3 years of relevant Work Experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of electronic components.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

We offer

• Global team and projects.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Training and competence development courses